My name is Berenize and I am from Haiti. I used to live in the Dominican Republic, but when my ...

Haití

Berenize

Berenize

My name is Berenize and I am from Haiti. I used to live in the Dominican Republic, but when my father died I had to go live with my aunt so I wouldn't be on my own. She could not find any schools for someone my age so she sent me to the República de Chile school in Port-au-Prince. This school held the dreams of many girls and their families, but one day the walls fell and the dreams escaped. Today we can begin to dream again because the school has been rebuilt thanks to caring people who have come from far away to help us. We are all so happy because we can once again study, play and do everything we used to do before the earthquake.

Colombia

Luz María Meneses

Head of comunity in project at Colombia

This aid worker-run project motivates our community organization to keep working hard so that even ...

Colombia

Luz María Meneses

Luz María Meneses

This aid worker-run project motivates our community organization to keep working hard so that even more women in Villavicencio can become empowered, increase their household income and get ahead. We are so grateful for your support and fellowship because it adds meaning to the work we do every day. This project recognizes the fact that some women have to work. I encourage them to continue moving forward and not become exhausted or overwhelmed. The support we get from the project helps us to continue the fight. I am happy because I think that every human being needs motivation and we get ours from working with the aid workers.

Chile

Danae Flores

Participant in the education project in Chile

I did not know how to be a mother. It is very difficult at my age. Here they have taught me, for ...

Chile

Danae Flores

Danae Flores

I did not know how to be a mother. It is very difficult at my age. Here they have taught me, for example, how to treat my child, how to talk to my child and tell him things without screaming or chastising him, and how to build trust. I have received much support and it is good that there are other mothers going through the same things. I don't feel so alone because they understand me. I listen to different opinions and other mothers' experiences, which help me and serve as examples. This helps me take better care of my child.

Colombia

Adriana Molina

Beneficiary of the microcredit project in Cartago, Colombia

I did not join this project just for credit, more than anything it was for the training and ...

Colombia

Adriana Molina

Adriana Molina

I did not join this project just for credit, more than anything it was for the training and knowledge. Every day we learn something new because if you have an angry client in the restaurant they will leave and tell others. That means that not only will the first client not return, but others will not come either. I also want to learn about other businesses. I have met many people that I admire, such as people over the age of 60 who still want to work. My dream is to have a self-service vegetarian restaurant. We already know quite a bit, such as how to prepare vegetarian sausages, meats, hamburgers and hot dogs. I really like participating in the savings group because it is better to have the money safely guarded and it will help me open the self-service restaurant. My goal is to learn. I have always said that the more you know, the more you learn.

Chile

Roberto Montalba

Parents kinder garten Nuestra Señora del Pilar, Hualpén, Chile

I chose this pre-school because it is free and also because the schedule lets me focus on my work, ...

Chile

Roberto Montalba

Roberto Montalba

I chose this pre-school because it is free and also because the schedule lets me focus on my work, knowing that my child is well taken care of here. Luciano has made good progress. He speaks clearly, learned how to eat on his own and is overcoming his shyness. The presentations given by America Solidaria professionals have taught me many things. I have learned how to raise my child in a healthier environment and how to eat better, all of which I put into practice in my own home. I believe that my son is doing well.

Haití

Roberto Torteau

Head of construction of dispensaries project in Cadette Bainet, Haiti

I first met the America Solidaria doctors Manfredo, Marco and Andrés in 2005. Since that time ...

Haití

Roberto Torteau

Roberto Torteau

I first met the America Solidaria doctors Manfredo, Marco and Andrés in 2005. Since that time America Solidaria volunteers have been carrying out health-related activities in the mountain community of Cadette Bainet. Before they arrived, some 80 year old people had never seen a doctor before and had no idea what they could do. From the moment they were examined by a doctor they learned just how much of an impact on their lives they could make. - The reality is that we have to cross 34 rivers to get here. It is a very isolated and mountainous area. It takes 4 and a half hours to walk to the nearest village. My mother was a victim of poor health in this region and I do not want that to happen again to anyone else. Building a clinic and instructing the community on how to take advantage of it has been a great project not only for this area, but also for me personally and for America Solidaria. We are very grateful and happy. This has meant an important change for us.